NSCAD – Self Directed Learning
I chose NSCAD for many reasons – though mostly for its reputation. It helped that I am from Nova Scotia, and had already lived in Halifax while attending Dalhousie University. I had spoken to a few...
View ArticleHolland College – Not For The Lazy
I was looking for a school that taught the fundamentals of design with some fine art and software and Holland College’s design program fit the bill. Holland College is located in Charlottetown, a small...
View ArticleOCAD – It’s All About The Hype
Before I begin to write about my experience, I’d like to first inform you the reader, that I will try and be as neutral as possible throughout my take on the academic experience at the Ontario College...
View ArticleHolland College – It Doesn’t Suck
I had embarked on the path of graphic design at a young age. I entered a contest in elementary school for T-shirt contest for our schools playground and actually won. I have been hooked ever since. My...
View ArticleAlgonquin College – Visualizing the Possibilities
Growing up in a world where drawing was a place to escape to when I really should’ve been paying attention to my Math teacher, I just knew this had to be what I was going to do for a living. I loved...
View ArticleFanshawe College – A Great Foundation For Creative Thinkers
When I was applying to schools, I had made up my mind that I was going to attend a university. I had the grades to do so and didn’t really consider college as an option. But in my research, I realized...
View ArticleAlgonquin College – Print Your Way In
Before I decided to enter the Print Media Program at Algonquin College, Ottawa, I had spent nearly a year looking for a job in the field of graphic design and illustration (that is after obtaining a...
View ArticleKwantlen University – Graphic Design for Marketing…aka Awesomepantsfuntime
After graduating high school, it was time to figure out life and jump into the ‘real world’ headfirst. I had to figure out exactly where I would fit, before I could decide what kind of post secondary...
View ArticleBCIT – Design Essentials…Essential for Who?
I chose the Design Essentials program because it was offered at two well-known schools (BCIT and Emily Carr) for technology and design. In addition to this, I could complete my education in a one year...
View ArticleVCAD – Vancouver’s Underdog
Let me start by saying that my situation won’t apply to everyone but I’ll try to be as objective as possible and explain how I ended up there. I came to Canada with a graphic design degree from Ecuador...
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